Chemistry in L&S and college of chemistry

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Are there any huge differences? are they just the same major in 2 different colleges with different requirements??~~</p>

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<p>I'm in the college of chem (coc). The chem major in coc is a B.S. program. A B.S. degree is good for if you want to have a career relating directly to chemistry/chemistry research. The chem major in L&S is a B.A. program. A B.A. in chemistry is good for if you want to have a science degree but not do chem research (e.g., medicine, dentistry, optometry). I believe that the B.A. program is a little less rigorous and easier on your GPA. Don't go for the chemistry B.S. if you don't want to do chem research or if you're depressed, as this may further complicate the issue.</p>

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<p>So..what if I want to do pre-med or pre-pharm.. which one..? I got accepted into the college of chemistry (B.S.) one.</p>

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<p>L&S has its extremely annoying breadth requirement, while CoC has a small breadth requirement and more required science classes. If you would prefer taking more science classes over more general education classes, then stay in CoC.</p>

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<p>I agree with Cupola. However, note that many premeds avoid CoC chemistry.</p>

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<p>hmm...blahh does that mean i should switch out then..? >.<</p>

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<p>Try a semester of CoC if you like. Chem 4A is a weeder course, but you can probably handle it if you work hard.</p>

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<p>lol: I think the lack of "typical" pre meds is a really big bonus to being in the college of chem!</p>

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<p>what's a weeder course.. >.<?</p>

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<p>^ Grading curve does not make it easy to earn high marks. </p>

<p>Thus, the courses "weed" out the performers from the non-performers.
In my ChemE 140 class (known as an introductory, "weeder" course), the prof said on the first day, "look to the person on your right...look at the person on your left...only one of the persons sitting next to you will complete the chemical engineering program at Berkeley."</p>

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<p>...^ scary >.<</p>

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<p>^ Nah, profs like to act hardcore.</p>

<p>Work hard...it's likely you'll have to adjust your study habits to get the results you want. But, Berkeley wouldn't have accepted you if you weren't smart and capable. </p>

<p>The two people I sat next to during that class (friends from my dorm) both graduated with chemical engineering degrees...the prof's statement wasn't true in this case ;)</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>haha yesh. = )</p>